Whirlpool RF396PXY ANoteToYou, Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance, Serial Number Dealer

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ANoteToYou

Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance.

You have purchased a quality, world-class home appliance. Years of engineering experience have gone into its manufacturing. To ensure that you will enjoy many years of trouble-free operation, we have developed this Use and Care Guide. tt is full of valuable information on how to operate and maintain your appliance properly and safely. Please read it carefully. Also, please complete and mail the Owner- ship Registration Card provided with your appliance. This will help us notify you about any new informa- tion on your appliance.

Your safety is important to us.

This guide contains safety symbols and statements. Please pay special attention to these symbols and follow any instructions given. Here is a brief explanation of the use of each symbol.

This symbol will help alert you to such dangers as personal injury, burns, fire and electrical shock.

This symbol will help you avoid actions which could cause product damage (scratches, dents, etc.) and damage to your personal property.

Our Consumer Assistance Center number, l-800-253-1301.

is toll-free, 24 hours a day.

lf you ever have a question concerning your appliance’s operation, or if you need service, first see ‘lf You Need Assistance Or Service’ on page 37. If you need further help, feel free to call our Consumer Assistance Center. When calling, you will need to know your appliance’s complete model number and serial number. You can find this information on the model and serial number plate (see diagram on page 6). For your convenience, we have included a handy place below for you to record these numbers, the purchase date from the sales slip and your dealer’s name and telephone number. Keep this book and the sales slip together in a safe place for future reference.

Model Number

Dealer

Name

Serial Number

Dealer

Phone

Purchase Date

 

 

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Contents ImportantSafety Instructions Thank you for buying a Whirlpool appliance Your safety is important to usANoteToYou Serial Number DealerImportant Safety Instructions On nextWhen using the oven Foam-type extinguisher PartsAnd Features Control Panel Left LaRUsing Your Range Using the surface unitsUsing the ceramic cooktop Cookware tipsHome canning information Positioning racksPans Using aluminum foil for baking For best air circulationDisplay/clock Command padsElectronic oven controls Push the Start/Enter pad Setting the clockUsing the electronic Minute Timer To cancel the Minute Timer Using the Off/Cancel padAudible signals To shut off all signals except for the end-of- timer toneBaking/roasting Adjusting the oven temperature control To broil at a lower temperature BroilingEnergy saving tips Broiling rack position chartBroiling tips From BOlTOM Doneness Quickly searing food, rare steaksUsing the electronic Mealtimer control Method Z-Using Stop Time Display will count down the baking/ roasting time in minutesTo cancel the Mealtimer control setting Page Method 2-Using Start Time and Stop Time Page Method 3-Using Cook Time and Stop Time Page Oven vent Optional door panel pat Storage drawerAnti-tip bracket To verify the anti-tip bracket ir engagedHow the cycle works UsinglheSelfCleaning CycleBefore you start the Self-Cleaning cycle, make sure you Before you startSetting the controls Page To stop the Self-Cleaning cycle at any time Special tipsThis Section Cleaning the cooktopCaring ForYour Range Cleaning tips Other Range Electrical Shock Hazard Light bulbsCooktop light Oven light Nothing will operate Oven will not operate If You Need Assistance Or ServiceBefore calling for assistance Reset the clock See Call for service. See on If you need assistance If you need serviceIf you are not satisfied with how the problem was solved If you need FSP@ replace- ment partsPart no Rev. a CleanTon Electric Freestanding RangeWarrantyWarranty From Date